For some students, it is the thrill of learning a new culture. For others, it is the benefit of furthering one’s education. Either way, students in the College of Engineering are pushing boundaries by exploring cultural and academic opportunities found only through international study.

By studying abroad, students immerse themselves in other cultures so as to experience the destination in a way that is beyond the average tourist experience. No matter why they chose to study abroad, travel-savvy students are reaping the benefits of supplementing a top-notch education with international experiences.

Following are a few international opportunities for the 2010 academic year:

 Spain Summer Overseas Study
Society, Technology and the Environment - May 21-June 26, 2010
The College of Engineering, in collaboration with the Pamplona Learning Spanish Institute, will offer an inaugural program that is designed to meet the needs of engineering students. This program gives the students the opportunity to study general Spanish and Spanish for Engineering, as well as an engineering course. Prior knowledge of the Spanish language is not required.
Brochure (.pdf file)
Website
Application for Non-UA Students (.pdf file)

 Dublin Summer Internship
June 6-July 24, 2010
In collaboration with the European Union Studies Association, UA is offering a 7-week internship program in Dublin, Ireland. The program can accommodate most majors with placements across greater Dublin in industry sectors, including engineering, financial services, marketing and media, education, health services and entertainment.
Brochure (.pdf file)
Website

 London Summer Internship
May 16-July 3, 2010
In collaboration with the European Union Studies Association, UA is offering a 7-week internship program in London, England. The program can accommodate most majors with placements across greater London in industry sectors, including engineering, financial services, marketing and media, education, health services and entertainment.
Brochure (.pdf file)
Website

International Honors Program

Capstone International

 Engineering Study Abroad Advisors

• Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics – Dr. Tom Zeiler
• Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering – Dr. Rocky Durrans and Dr. Steven Jones
• Chemical and Biological Engineering – Dr. Chris Brazel
• Computer Science – Dr. Marcus Brown
• Electrical and Computer Engineering – Dr. Jeff Jackson
• Mechanical Engineering – Dr. Beth Todd
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering – Dr. Su Gupta

 Contacts:

• Dr. Ken Fridley
  Spain Engineering Program Director
  Professor and Head of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
  kfridley@eng.ua.edu
  (205) 348-6550
  
• Angela Channell
  Director of Overseas Study
  angela.channell@ua.edu
  (205) 348-5256